Swarthmore students are expected to prepare themselves for full, balanced lives as individuals and as responsible citizens through exacting intellectual study supplemented by a varied program of sports and other extracurricular activities. The purpose of Swarthmore College is to make its students more valuable human beings and more useful members of society. Although it shares this purpose with other educational institutions, each school, college, and university seeks to realize that purpose in its own way. Swarthmore seeks to help its students realize their fullest intellectual and personal potential combined with a deep sense of ethical and social concern.
The Philip Evans Scholarship Program was established in 1986 by Jerome Kohlberg, Class of 1946, in memory of his longtime friend and classmate, Dr. Philip Evans. The Evans Scholar selection committee seeks extraordinary students who have met Swarthmore's rigorous admission standards and whose achievements demonstrate integrity, intelligence, the potential to take advantage of the scholarship's offerings, and a commitment to give back to the community as involved citizens. Finalists are selected from admitted students and are invited for on-campus interviews in April. All admitted students are considered -- no special application or additional information is required.
In addition to meeting a student's demonstrated financial aid need, each Philip Evans Scholar receives a one-time computer purchase allowance of up to $1500 and an annual opportunity grant to create a personalized series of learning experiences outside the classroom. These opportunities may include international travel, professional internships, independent research, and community service. Philip Evans Scholars also receive extensive mentoring, participate in group programs and on-campus and off-campus trips.
Amount
$1,500
Number of Awards
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Renewable
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Renewal Criteria
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Award Criteria Requirements:
Financial need
Y
GPA
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SAT
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ACT
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Class Standing
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State
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Other
Finalists are selected from admitted students and are invited for on-campus interviews in April. All admitted students are considered -- no special application or additional information is required. These opportunities may include international travel, professional internships, independent research, and community service. Philip Evans Scholars also receive extensive mentoring, participate in group programs and on-campus and off-campus trips.